Gregory70

So I have a build thread if you want more details, but TLDR I have a 2007 350z with the boosted performance turbo kit and the zspeed concentric slave cylinder delete. I was running the oem compression rod with SPL bushings and liked them alot, but they allow the compression rod to sag, and I was getting interference when turning between my charge piping and compression rod on the driver side. I swapped to the GKTech lower single piece control arms, and eliminated the compression rod interference. I don't love the design of these arms. I am a mech engineer and there are design concerns with these arms that I am not happy with. I found the G35x arms in my search for a solution and I know at a minimum they have a different tapered seat that would have to be swapped for them to fit. I am wondering if anyone knows if there are any other differences between these compression arms. Or has the ability to check. I have asked Z1 to check as they have both in stock, but they were to busy to help with a request like that and brushed me off. Has anyone else faced this issue and have a better solution? I am open to ideas and discussion on possible fixes. If you want pictures or measurements of anything let me know and I will throw them on here.

Hello guys, I am getting mad about 2019 ES 350 A/C systems. Last summer, the cooling malfunctioned and it was the first-year I leased the Lexus(because I trust its reliability 😼 ) so luckily I still had complimentary maintenance service so I used that to get it fixed. I don't recall the exact reason but I will try to get reports from that dealership next week and update this post. This year, I found the cooling system was broken again and I had to send it to a dealership to inspect A/C as I had one important date that day and needed this car. They charged me around $300 and told me the condenser was hit by tiny rocks and I had to pay around $2000, including parts, labor, and tax, to get it fixed. It was expensive and I don't have a complimentary maintenance service this year so I said NO😿. My plan is to order OEM parts and try to find a 3rd service provider to fix it. I am just wondering how's it possible that A/C systems are broken two years in a row. My lease term is 3yrs so I even do not know if it will be broken again next year. Is it common for Lexus? Is it common for the 2019 ES 350 model? What're your suggestions? What would you do if you were me? BTW, if you know a reputable Lexus repair shop at Seattle, please let me know!